Nike has recalled tennis dresses that were to be used by female players at Wimbledon following complaints that the outfits revealed too much flesh.

With complaints received from female players regarding the dresses flying up above the waistline and hindering their play, Nike has been left with no option but to make alterations ahead of the tournament.

Although the designs were passed by the organizers at the All-England Club, the furor surrounding the dresses has resulted in Nike tennis stars becoming creative in altering the outfits themselves.

Recently, youngster Katie Boulter wore a belt on court during play to keep her dress in place, whilst Lucie Hradecka wore knee-length leggings underneath the dress to make herself feel more comfortable during her match.

An email from Nike's marketing team sent to the players in question, and as seen by the Daily Telegraph, said: "We need to make a small change to your dresses per Wimbledon rules. Could you please bring them by the Nike Wimbledon House."

In thick, underlined type followed the message: "this is VERY IMPORTANT."

With Wimbledon just days away this is an unwanted distraction for some of tennis's top stars such as Eugenie Bouchard and Great Britain's Laura Robson, but the matter should be in hand for the tournament's opening day on June 27.